Manager Origination & Execution

Cubico is looking for an experienced professional to join the Origination & Execution team (O&E) in Europe, based in Madrid. O&E is responsible for the structuring and execution of investment and financing transactions across Cubico’s portfolio, working closely with Development, Technical, Asset Management, Legal, Finance and Tax teams.

The successful candidate will have strong project finance experience in the European renewable energy sector, with a proven track record of structuring and executing debt financings for operational and/or construction-stage assets. Experience should include project and portfolio financings, refinancing's, financial modelling, supporting lender due diligence and negotiation of financing documentation.

The candidate will be expected to take significant responsibility for financing processes and other O&E transactions, with a high degree of autonomy.

Experience in renewable energy M&A and equity transactions would be advantageous, particularly acquisitions of early and mid-stage development assets.

The successful candidate will report to the Director of O&E Europe based in Madrid.

Responsibilities

• Lead project and portfolio financing processes from initial structuring through lender selection, due diligence, documentation and financial close.
• Oversee equity investment and underwriting processes, including analysing financial models, information memoranda, due diligence (legal, technical, environmental, financial, and tax), internal approval process, and negotiation of transaction documentation related to the investment opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (Development, Investment Analysis, Legal, Finance, Tax, Technical, Asset Management, etc.).
• Work with external advisers in the O&E process, including M&A, Financial, Legal, and technical advisors. 
• Manage, coach and develop junior members of the O&E team.

 

Key Stakeholders

• Director of O&E Europe  
• Global Head of O&E 
• Spain Country Head 
• Various functional departments  

Requirements

• Proven project finance experience in European renewable energy, gained in a bank, infrastructure investor, renewable energy developer/IPP, financial adviser or similar environment.
• Experience negotiating term sheets, facility agreements and associated project finance documentation with lenders and legal advisers.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to review and challenge complex project finance models and financing assumptions.
• Deep understanding of various renewable energy technologies (wind, solar PV, battery storage) and the full investment cycle 
• Excellent communication skills, able to address contractual, commercial, and technical issues 
• Ability to adapt and reassess priorities in challenging situations and tight deadlines 
• Relevant academic and professional qualifications 

 

Competencies 
 

• Self-driven with the ability to manage varied workloads and meet deadlines 
• Meticulous attention to detail, analytical prowess, and risk management skills 
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop constructive external relationships 
• Commercially astute, motivated, bright, and personable 
• Proactive, pragmatic, positive, and solution-oriented 
• Team-oriented, open to information sharing, and contributing to group knowledge